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US6120157:
Finger mount rear view mirror
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| Country: |
US United States of America
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| Inventor: |
Westover, Scott R.; Concord, NH 03301
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| Assignee: |
Westover; Scott R., Contoocook, NH
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| Published / Filed: |
2000-09-19
/ 1997-02-05
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| Application Number: |
US1997000795412
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| IPC Code: |
Advanced:
B62J 29/00;
G02B 7/00;
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IPC-7:
B60R 1/00;
G02B 5/08;
G02B 7/182;
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| ECLA Code: |
B62J29/00; G02B7/00B;
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| U.S. Class: |
Current:
359/871;
359/879;
Original:
359/871;
359/879;
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| Field of Search: |
359/871,872,879,517
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| Priority Number: |
| 1997-02-05 |
US1997000795412 |
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| Abstract: |
A viewing apparatus that can be mounted to a user's finger so that the user can see what is behind him/her. A convex reflective surface is provided that corresponds to the dimensions of a typical user's finger. The apparatus attaches to the user's finger by a strap having hook and loop fasteners. The loop fastener is placed on stretchable material so that apparatus can fit comfortably on the user's finger. An insert is provided which enables the apparatus to the conform to the shape of the user's finger and also assists in attaching the strap to the main body housing the reflective surface. The reflective surface utilizes the reflective properties of a material such as aluminum to provide high reflective quality.
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| Primary / Asst. Examiners: |
Shafer, Ricky D.;
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| Maintenance Status: |
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| Family: |
None
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First Claim:
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What is claimed is:
1. A viewing apparatus to enable a user to see a portion of the user's surroundings which are behind said user and which said user wishes to view, said apparatus comprising:
- a main body having a top, bottom and a shape that corresponds to one of the user's fingers;
- a reflective surface attached to the top of said main body;
- mounting means for attaching said main body to the user's finger which said main body corresponds, such that said user can position the finger with the viewing apparatus so that when said user looks into said reflective surface, said user is able to see the portion behind said user that said user wishes to view;
- a pair of spaced apart stems rigidly attached to the bottom of the said main body, said stems each having a slot;
- an insert having a compliant bottom, dimensioned to fit between said pair of spaced apart stems, said insert also having a slot corresponding to the slots in said stems, such that said mounting means attaches said main body to the user's finger by passing through the slots in said stems and the slot in said insert when said insert is positioned between said stems.
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